Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $5,289,018

Capital cost (cost per kW): $9,705/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $1,376,802

Net lifetime savings: $-3,912,216

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 450 kW

Expected yearly generation: 591,300 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 2

Estimated capacity factor: 0.15

Estimated wind penetration level: 22.11%

Notes: None

source: unknown

This component calculates the potential cost savings from changes in the amount of diesel fuel used for electricity generation from the installation of new wind power infrastructure.